Are Millennials and Gen Z priced out?
From Insights Now by Dr. David Kelly and Gabriela Santos, J.P. Morgan Asset Management
April 2, 2026 · 31 min
About this episode
This episode discusses the financial challenges and opportunities facing Millennials and Gen Z in today's economy.
Millennials and Gen Z are navigating a financial landscape defined by rising costs, shifting job markets, and evolving expectations around wealth and opportunity. As affordability challenges intensify—especially in housing, education and healthcare—these generations are rethinking how they spend, save and invest. Their unique perspectives are reshaping consumer trends, fueling growth in new sectors, and prompting companies to innovate in response to changing demands. From the influence of social media on spending habits to the impact of technology and AI on career prospects, the next generation is confronting existential questions about their financial futures. In this episode, Global Market Strategists Jack Manley and Jordan Jackson and Market Insights Research Analyst Katie Korngiebel share timely insights and personal perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing young Americans in today’s economy. Watch the video version on YouTube. Subscribe to the Notes on the Week Ahead podcast for more insights from Dr. David Kelly: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
People in this episode
Hosts: Dr. David Kelly, Gabriela Santos
Guests: Jack Manley, Jordan Jackson, Katie Korngiebel
Topics covered
- Millennials
- Gen Z
- financial challenges
- consumer trends
- housing affordability
- education costs
- healthcare
Keywords
- financial landscape
- affordability challenges
- spending habits
- technology impact
- career prospects
- social media influence
- wealth expectations
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Organizations: J.P. Morgan Asset Management, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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